Friday, The 13th — Mysterious! What’s The Origin?
Let’s demystify the superstition
The everyday numbers have been existing for centuries. Then what’s the so-called ‘unluckiness’ for a number? How can a number be claimed as ill-fated?
You guessed it right. It’s THIRTEEN, and the day that adds to the fear, Friday.
“What the mind doesn’t understand, it worships or fears.”
― Alice Walker
The Phobia of Friday, the 13th:
In scientific jargon, the fear of number 13th is called Triskaidekaphobia (pronounced trihs-keye-dek-uh-foe-bee-uh), and of ‘Friday, the 13th’ is called Paraskevidekatriaphobia.
Another name for the phobia is Friggatriskaidekaphobia, which originates from the Norse mythology where Frigg is the goddess for Friday.
The consequences are evident today.
US believes the superstition.
At least 10% of US population fear the number 13. They don’t plan vacations, meetings, marriages, and many other essential to important works on 13th, calculating to losses of $800 Million on that single day.
